Assistant Director IT Shared Infrastructure (Remote) - WashU IT

Inc Washington
St. Louis, MO, United States
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$96,000.0 - $169,300.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Backup Devices Cloud Computing Cloud Storage Computer Programming Data Integrity Server Virtualization Cloud Platform System Information Technology

Job description

Provide analysis, planning, organization, communication and management necessary to support all aspects of Shared Infrastructure Platform Engineering Cloud Systems. This position also participates in management discussions, planning, and assisting in the development of strategic plans at the functional level. The Assistant Director will lead a team of technical staff within the WashU IT organization to ensure that WashU IT services stay aligned with university initiatives that include research, teaching, patient care, and administrative objectives., * Coordinate the service delivery for assigned Shared Infrastructure Functional Area (Platform Engineering). Primary functions include:

*

  • Provide solution engineering, process analysis and system design of systems.
  • Manage projects and system support including supervision of personnel.
  • Ensure data integrity and security of these systems.
  • Participate in management discussions and planning at the department level to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet business requirements.
  • Provide new programming as needed to keep projects on target.

  • Provide leadership and recruitment and development of professional staff and ongoing evaluation to include resource allocations and organizational of staffing.

  • Provide disciplined project management methodology including documentation and implementation standards required to meet project milestones.

  • Recruit and develop professional staff and ongoing evaluation.

Perform other duties as assigned. *

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (6 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver’s License: A driver’s license is not required for this position., WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles., Master’s degree

Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Backup Solutions, Business Analysis, Business Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Communication, Computer Programming, Goal Attainment, Information Technology (IT) Services, People Management, Prioritization, Project Administration, Resource Planning, Server Virtualization, Sound Judgment, Storage Systems, Technical Savvy, Time Management

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 403(b)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Commuter assistance
  • Caregiver leave, Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at a desk or tableRepetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement

Equipment

  • Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time., Personal

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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